UC Chile University

Name: UC Chile University

Campuses: Multiple campuses located across Santiago, with main campuses in San Joaquín, Casa Central, and Lo Contador.

Highlights: Known for academic excellence and innovation, UC Chile ranks among the top universities in Latin America. It offers diverse programs across various fields and is recognised for its research contributions.

Student Population: Approximately 33,000 students, including a vibrant international student community.

Private/Public: Private

Website: UC Chile Official Site

2 places available.

Applicants must be in their second year and must return to LSE after the year abroad to complete their degree. 

To be eligible for consideration, you must have an overall average of 60% or above from all of your first year courses. Applicants with individual module scores under 60% will be considered, as long as the overall average grade is 60% or above. 

As part of your application, you must provide your marks from your first year modules at LSE and the name and contact details of one academic referee. Your referee can be any academic member of staff from your department at LSE.

Host Institution Requirements: Proficiency in Spanish is required for those taking courses in Spanish. Additional academic standing requirements may apply depending on the faculty or program. 

Language of Instruction: English, with a selection of courses available in Spanish.

Available Courses: A broad range of courses offered. For detailed information, refer to the UC Chile Course Catalogue.

Academic Calendar: Semester-based, typically March - July (1st semester) and August - December (2nd semester).

Course Workload & Credit System: Standard course load per semester is approximately 30 UC credits.

Prerequisites: Some courses may have prerequisites or require departmental approval.

Grading System: Scale from 1.0 to 7.0, with a minimum passing grade of 4.0.

Support for Students with Disabilities (SEND): Accessibility for disabled students can vary between destinations. If you need extra support, the GO LSE team is available to help you explore the resources at your host institution. It’s also a good idea to discuss your needs with your Personal Tutor and LSE's Disability Service for further guidance.

UC Chile does NOT have its own university residences, please refer to UC Chile accommodation webpage for more information.

Cost of Living: Further information on the average monthly expenses include housing, food, and transportation can be found here.

Health Insurance Requirements: Health insurance coverage is mandatory for all international students.

Campus Safety: UC Chile has security personnel and systems in place across all campuses to ensure student safety.

Emergency Services & Procedures: Emergency protocols are communicated during orientation, with support and guidance provided through campus security.

UC Chile offers a variety of extracurricular activities for you to participate in during your stay. For more details, please refer to their web page.

Visa Requirements: Students must obtain a student visa before arrival.

Exchange Program Contact:

For inbound inquiries, contact the International Relations Office at UC Chile.

Email: intercambios@uc.cl

Please click here for a fill list of UC Chile social networks.

UC Chile University is a new destination with the first cohort of students going on exchange in 2025/26.